Pearl Linux is an Ubuntu-based distribution with various desktop environments including MATE and its own PearlDE in the current release.
It uses compiz effects.
The layout and feel is made to provide a OS X look and feel with layout switcher to switch between OS X and Windows layouts.
The distro has decided to disable snap installs, but it does offer Flatpaks.
| Working state: | Active |
| Desktop: | MATE, Pearl Desktop Environment |
| Init Software: | systemd |
| Package Management: | APT |
| Release Model: | Rolling |
| Platforms: | x86_64 |
| Home Page: | www.pearllinux.net |
| Developer: | Scott |
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